River report · Central Valley
Oct 16, 2026
Stanislaus River
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Knights Ferry to Oakdale tailwater — wading-friendly trout water with year-round access.
Conditions
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Hatching now · tap for ID
Blue Winged Olive 
Midges Predicted outlook · next 5 days
Crunching weather, water and past seasons…
Fish activity · 90 days
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Migration heat · 14 days
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San Joaquin Valley wetlands draw teal early and shovelers through winter.
Mallard 
Green-winged Teal 
Northern Shoveler 
Canada / Cackling Goose 
Pro tip
Low clear flows: go small and long-leadered.
Maps & area info
Google MapsMap, satellite view and directions to Stanislaus River, Stanislaus County, CaliforniaonX HuntPrivate and public land boundaries — open the map and search "Stanislaus River"CDFW Lands ViewerInteractive map of state wildlife areas, ecological reserves and boat rampsRegion 3 hunting mapsOfficial unit, blind and check-station maps for this part of the stateCDFW hunting mapsStatewide map library for deer, waterfowl and public hunting groundsRecreation.govLaunches, campgrounds and day-use permits near this waterCalTopoFree map viewer built on government layers — search the area name
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